Man Killed In Brighton After Striking Cow With Vehicle

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(File Photo By Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

On Thursday, March 28, 2024, around 4:50 AM, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 29500 block of 31^st Street (CTH-JB) in the Town of Brighton for a single-vehicle crash that had hit a cow. The cow had escaped its pasture and was found in the middle of 31^st Street at the time of the crash. The vehicle operator was the only occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office. The cow was also deceased.

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The vehicle operator has been identified as Michael Alayan Forero, a 25-year-old male. Mr. Alayan Forero was driving a 2004 Honda Accord.

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Mr. Alayan Forero had been traveling west on 31^st St. in the 29500-block approaching a small hill. As Alayan Forero came over the crest of the hill, he stuck a cow that was in the middle of the road head-on, killing them both instantly. Due to the crash resulting in a fatality, the Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) responded to the scene to investigate the crash.

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**Sergeant Colin Coultrip – Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Spokesman**

“The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department’s thoughts are with those who were impacted by this tragic crash. We would like to remind the community to drive the posted speed limits and drive distraction-free,” said Sgt. Colin Coultrip.

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Please contact the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department with any information regarding this crash at 262-605-5100.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Anonymous says:

March 29, 2024 at 8:34 AM

Dang, that sucks.

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TooLiberal4me says:

March 29, 2024 at 8:46 AM

Hey Sergeant Colin Coultrip –how about instead of “our thoughts go out to those impacted by the crash” that you exhibit a modicum of sympathy and at least pretend to care–how about “our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim and his family”??

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  April 1, 2024 at 5:30 AM
  
  Because prayers are better than whatever you have to offer.
  
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JimBob says:

March 29, 2024 at 9:35 AM

One detail that I have not heard is the estimated speed of the 2004 Honda.
In another report of this tragic crash, it was noted that “the entire top of the Honda sedan had been torn off”, leading me to think speed may have been a contributing factor.

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1. Speed ? Definitely !! But ….. says:
  
  March 29, 2024 at 4:07 PM
  
  At that time of the morning on an old country Road guys going to work are going to be going 60-70 miles an hour down a road like that. But even if he was doing the speed limit which could’ve been 45 or 55 The cow was gonna win and the car was gonna lose. What difference did it make if the cow went over the top and took the top of the car with it or just landed in the windshield and crushed the guy right in his front seat. Dead is dead.
  So was speed factor ?
  Only to the mortician who’s got to fix him up
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    April 1, 2024 at 5:31 AM
    
    If he wasn’t speeding, than…
    
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    1. The cow shouldn’t have been there ! says:
      
      April 1, 2024 at 11:59 AM
      
      The untimely death, especially of someone so young, just happens sometimes.
      There is no rhyme nor reason.
      
      Wrong place, wrong time
      
      But no matter what the speed, that’s a lawsuit and payday from the farmer to Mr. Foreros’ family.
      
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      1. Just sayin says:
        
        April 2, 2024 at 7:36 PM
        
        Not sure if the laws have changed but in Wisconsin, the law states the cows have the right of way. Even in the middle of the road.
        
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